Back Flow Preventers

The purpose of a back flow preventer is to provide protection of the public from the possibility of contamination or pollution by isolating such contamination or pollutants which could back flow or back-siphon into a potable water supply. Contact Gene Richardson, Chief Plumbing Inspector at 318-673-6142 for additional information.

Back Flow Preventers Required

Back flow preventers are required as follows:

Fire lines

Funeral homes

High rise buildings

Hospitals

Hotels

Motels

Restaurants

Rest homes

Yard sprinklers

All back flow preventers shall be tested when they are installed and every year thereafter.